Summary of Contents for Monessen Hearth DELUXE RADIANT WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE SWB400I
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SWB400I D ELUXE ADIANT URNING IREPLACE NSTALLATION PERATION AND AINTENANCE ANUAL The SWB400I fireplace is an insulated radiant wood burning fireplace with a 36-inch wide front opening. It comes complete with an interior damper to prevent heat loss when not in use, and it has fire screens for safe use.
You have chosen a fine woodburning fireplace. Your fireplace has been designed and built for years of heating and viewing enjoyment. Please take time to read this entire manual before installing or operating your fireplace..2 ISTING AND PPROVALS ...
This fireplace is designed to sit directly on a combustible floor. The fireplace must be installed with clearances to combustible building materials as specified by this manual. Only parts manufactured by Monessen Hearth Systems and labeled for use with this fireplace should be used in the installation of the fireplace except for special roof flashings that may be fabricated locally.
Because cold air infiltration may be unavoidable in some structures, Monessen Hearth Systems is not responsible for heat loss or air infiltration through or around the fireplace.
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LEARANCES IGURE ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES 23 1/8 1" AIR SPACE 25 3/4 FRAMING DIMENSION NAILING FLANGE (EACH SIDE) 38 1/4 38 3/4 38 1/2 FRAMING DIMENSIONS FRONT IGURE ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES SE30 ELBOW 16 1/16 25 9/16 4 5/16 9 13/16 12 3/16 NOTE: DIMENSIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERENCES.
IREPLACE OCATION CAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting. This fireplace does not weigh more than large pieces of furniture and can normally be located near a load bearing wall without requiring additional foundations or supports. If however, the fireplace is to be trimmed with a heavy stone or brick facing and hearth extension, be sure the supporting structure is adequate.
NSTALLATION REPARATION Survey the planned location for the fireplace for overhead plumbing or electrical wires, etc., that might complicate the installation or endanger persons installing or cleaning the chimney. Avoid a location where the chimney cap will be near abrupt changes in the roof shape, nearby wall or embankments, under or near trees or above the roof of a single story wing of a two story building as shown by Figure 8.
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NSTALLATION REPARATION IGURE SINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH ATTIC SPACE SC CHIMNEY CAP FLUE OUTLET HEIGHT STORM COLLAR (INCLUDED WITH CAP) FLASHING (612 OR 1212) ATTIC SPACE SEE TABLE 1 FOR ROOF OPENING SIZE SF FIRESTOP SPACER 16 FT. (1 3/4" AIR SPACE MIN.
LOOR ROTECTION If this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, the floor area 16 inches in front of, and 8 inches either side of the fireplace opening must be protected by an insulating noncombustible hearth extension. This hearth extension may be either minimum 6-inch thick stone or brick as shown by Figure 10, a H1652 Hearth Extension Kit or a locally constructed hearth equivalent to the H1652.
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LOOR ROTECTION The ability of insulating material to retard the transfer of heat may be expressed as either Thermal Conduc- tance (C), Thermal Conductivity (K), or Thermal Resistance (R). The mathematical relationship of these values and the formulas for converting one value to another is as follows: C = K divided by the material thickness (Example C = .43 divided by 1/2 (.50) C = .86)
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IREPLACE OMPONENTS IGURE MGD36B OR MGD36PB SC ROUND SE30 30∞ CHIMNEY MLK36 LOUVER KIT GLASS DOOR KIT CHIMNEY CAP ELBOW SUPPORT H1652 HEARTH SF FIRESTOP 612 OR 1212 SVTR FIRESTOP EXTENSION KIT SPACER FLASHING THIMBLE 403 OR 603 FP4U OR FP6U AK4 OR AK6 DUCT CONNECTOR UNINSULATED...
IREPLACE OMPONENTS SEE FIGURE 13 FOR ILLUSTRATION OF MODELS DESCRIBED BELOW. MLK36 Louver kit to convert fireplace from radiant style to circulator style. MGD36B 36-inch glass door kit with black trim. MGD36PB 36-inch glass door kit with polished brass trim. Hood which may be installed on fireplace in residential home to allow for the reduction of the recommended clearance to a combustible mantel.
IREPLACE NSTALLATION OCATION ELECTION Unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to your dealer. Before beginning the installation, be sure you have the proper parts in sufficient quantity. Refer to the Parts Diagram and List section of this manual for proper identification of parts.
HIMNEY NSTALLATION IGURE 3 FEET MIN. 10 FEET FOR SAFETY AND FOR PROPER DRAFT OPERATION, THE CHIMNEY MUST BE AT LEAST 3 FEET HIGHER THAN THE HIGHEST POINT WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE ROOF, AND IT MUST BE AT LEAST 2 FEET HIGHER THAN THE HIGHEST PART OF THE ROOF OR STRUCTURE THAT IS WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE CHIMNEY.
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HIMNEY NSTALLATION IGURE CENTERLINE CENTERLINE OF CHIMNEY OF CHIMNEY IGURE SNAP LOCK CHIMNEY SNAP LOCK CHIMNEY SUPPORT SECURLY SUPPORT SECURLY TO LOWER PIPES TO LOWER PIPES BEFORE FASTENING BEFORE FASTENING SUPPORT STRAPS SUPPORT STRAPS 53D9033. Rev 1 03/03 ACTUAL ACTUAL CENTER POINT CENTER POINT PLUMB LINE...
HIMNEY FFSET LBOW NSTALLATION Following are important points that should be observed when installing elbows on the fireplace: 1. The support straps of all elbows not installed directly on top of the fireplace should be nailed securely to the surrounding structure. This allows the support strap to carry the weight of the chimney above the elbow and prevents this weight from breaking the elbow or chimney sections apart.
HIMNEY FFSET AND IGURE 14-1/2" SF30 FIRESTOP SPACER IGURE SUPPORT STRAPS SUPPORT STRAPS NOT TO PENETRATE NOT TO PENETRATE FIRESTOP FIRESTOP VERTICAL CHIMNEY VERTICAL CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE FASTEN ALL SUPPORT FASTEN ALL SUPPORT STRAPS SECURELY. STRAPS SECURELY. VERTICAL CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE RECOMMENDED.
HIMNEY NSTALLATION SC C ODEL HIMNEY : The proper height as previously explained is important to assure proper draft and safety. The PECIAL chimney cap extends the flue outlet four inches above the top of the last section of chimney. This should be kept in mind when determining the proper height for the chimney.
HIMNEY HASE The preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than 10 inches below the top of the chase. The installation should be planned so that either an 18-inch or 36-inch chimney section will be used for the top section. This is necessary to ensure complete engagement of the inlet air telescope and chimney cap into the top section.
UTSIDE OMBUSTION NOTICE: Outside air for combustion is optional in residential type installations unless required by local codes; it is mandatory in manufactured home installations. An AK4 outside combustion air kit is offered for use in residential type installations. An AK6 outside combustion air kit must be used in manufactured home installations.
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UTSIDE OMBUSTION 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly should be avoided. These conditions will increase the resistance to the free flow of air through the duct. See Figure 27 for methods of installing the outside air for combustion assemblies. 2.
OMBUSTION NSTALL UTSIDE 1. Remove the cover plate from the outside air opening located on the left OR right side of the fireplace. DO NOT remove the cover plate if the outside air will not be connected. 2. Insert the outside air starting collar into the hole on the side of the fireplace chosen by step 1 above. Fasten the collar in place with the four sheet metal screws provided.
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PPLIANCE NSTALLATION Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60. If a decorative gas appliance is installed, it must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. When a decorative gas appliance is installed, the fireplace damper must be set in the fully open AUTION position at all times.
PPLIANCE NSTALLATION IGURE GAS LINE PLUMBING OUTER FIREPLACE WRAP INNER FIREPLACE WRAP SIDE BRICK HEARTH BRICK GAS LINE ACCESS TUBE CAUTION: WHEN USING A GAS APPLIANCE, THE FIREPLACE DAMPER MUST BE SET IN FULLY OPEN POSITION. NSTALLATION The face of your fireplace may be left exposed or trimmed with any noncombustible material such as brick, stone or marble.
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NSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF NONCOMBUSTIBLE TRIM MATERIALS TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION OF NONCOMBUSTIBLE TRIM MATERIALS TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLACE COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MEMBERS FACING MATERIAL MEMBERS FACING MATERIAL TO TOP OF SPACERS. TO TOP OF SPACERS. IGURE CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW ANY TRIM MATERIALS TO EXTEND CLOSER THAN 3/8-INCH TO THE CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW ANY TRIM MATERIALS TO EXTEND CLOSER THAN 3/8-INCH TO THE...
LASS NSTALLATION AND LASS NSTALLATION This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with Model MGD36B or MGD36PB glass doors. For installa- tion of the Model MGD36B or MGD36PB glass doors, see the instructions provided with the doors. SSEMBLY The SWB400I fireplace may be equipped with an FA2 fan IF the fireplace is also equipped with optional MLK36 Louver Kit.
IREPLACE PERATION : If a decorative gas appliance is used in the fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an open ARNING position. (See additional operation information in section titled “Operation Guidelines”.) HICH OODS ARE Each wood species offers something different in aroma or heat value, and you should consider your needs and desires before building your fire.
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IREPLACE PERATION You’ll need a minimum of three logs, preferably four, to make a good fire. Add kindling and new logs as needed to rekindle a dying fire. New logs should be added at the rear grate after raking the coals toward the front. D .
Make sure the chimney is clear from any accumulation of soot, creosote or any other debris, and that all joints are intact. Monessen Hearth Systems does not recommend chemical cleaners because some may contain elements that corrode the metal parts of the chimney or fireplace.
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This is normal and unavoidable. If the cracks become large enough or parts dislodge and metal behind the refractory is exposed, the refractory panels should be replaced with new panels that can be obtained from your Monessen Hearth Systems fireplace dealer. See Figure 34. LASS AINTENANCE For glass door maintenance, see instructions provided with the glass doors.
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25. Don’t clean the chimney with metallic devices or chemical cleaners. 26. Don’t use the fireplace or chimney for venting wood or coal burning heaters or inserts unless approved in writing by Monessen Hearth Systems . 27. Don’t put combustibles within 24 inches of the fireplace opening.
ARTS IAGRAM AND All repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service, please provide the following information when placing a repair part order: Model number of your Appliance, Part Name, Part Number, and Quantity of parts needed. See Figure 34. SWB400I FIREPLACE 6 (NOT SHOWN) KEY NO.
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IMITATIONS AND XCLUSIONS 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for Monessen Hearth Systems any other obligation of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory. 2. Monessen Hearth Systems...
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AVE A PROBLEM 1. Contact the nearest dealer. If you cannot locate your dealer, call or write Monessen Hearth Systems as indicated below. 2. If you do not receive satisfactory service from the dealer within a reasonable time, write Monessen Hearth Systems and include the date you purchased your fireplace or component, its serial number, and details of the problem you are having.
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